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Alexis Korner Rhythm and Blues Champion: Chris Jagger looks at the work of Alexis Korner, and the British blues scene he pioneered Rhythm and Blues Champion: Chris Jagger looks at the work of Alexis Korner, and the British blues scene he pioneered
Summary : 2/3. The Ealing Club.
Details : 2/3. The Ealing Club....Rhythm and Blues Champion Chris Jagger showcases the work of broadcaster and bandleader Alexis Korner, and the British blues scene he pioneered. Father figure of British blues, Alexis was the catalyst for the British Blues explosion of the 60s. As Keith Richards puts it, without Alexis there wouldn't have been the Rolling Stones. But his influence goes deeper than one band. Without Alexis there may not have been Led Zeppelin, Free, The Animals, and many others. 2/3. The Ealing Club Alexis' part in the burgeoning early 60s rhythm and blues scene and the Ealing Club, which became the crucible of British rock. It's where Alexis formed the ultimate supergroup, Blues Incorporated.

Starts 2008-02-07 23:00:00, Ends 2008-02-07 23:30:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Alexis Korner Rhythm and Blues Champion: Chris Jagger looks at the work of Alexis Korner, and the British blues scene he pioneered Rhythm and Blues Champion: Chris Jagger looks at the work of Alexis Korner, and the British blues scene he pioneered
Summary : 3/3. New Generation of Blues.
Details : 3/3. New Generation of Blues....Rhythm and Blues Champion Chris Jagger showcases the work of broadcaster and bandleader Alexis Korner, and the British blues scene he pioneered. Father figure of British blues, Alexis was the catalyst for the British Blues explosion of the 60s. As Keith Richards puts it, without Alexis there wouldn't have been the Rolling Stones. But his influence goes deeper than one band. Without Alexis there may not have been Led Zeppelin, Free, The Animals, and many others. 3/3. New Generation of Blues Chris tells the story of Alexis' continuing influence on British music in the late 60s and beyond.

Starts 2008-02-14 23:00:00, Ends 2008-02-14 23:30:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

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